Spaghetti With Clams and Green Beans Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Clams and Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 cherrystone clams, shucked, with clam juice reserved, about 2 cups; 1 pound green beans; ½ cups water; Salt to taste; 1 pound imported spaghetti; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 5 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; ⅛ teaspoon red hot-pepper flakes; ⅓ cup Absolut lemon vodka or regular vodka flavored with the juice of 1/2 lemon, optional; ⅓ cup heavy cream; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley; Freshly grated peccorino or Parmesan cheese, optional

Servings: persons

18 cherrystone clams, shucked, with clam juice reserved, about 2 cups
1 pound green beans
½ cups water
Salt to taste
1 pound imported spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
5 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
⅛ teaspoon red hot-pepper flakes
⅓ cup Absolut lemon vodka or regular vodka flavored with the juice of 1/2 lemon, optional
⅓ cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley
Freshly grated peccorino or Parmesan cheese, optional

1
Chop the clams coarsely; there should be about 1 cup.
2
Trim or break off the ends of the beans and remove the strings.
3
Cut the beans into 2-inch lengths.
4
Bring the water, salted to taste, to a boil in a kettle and add the green beans.
5
Bring to a simmer and cook for 6 to 7 minutes.
6
Do not overcook; the beans should remain crisp.
7
Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
8
Bring the reserved cooking liquid to a boil.
9
Add the spaghetti, stir and cook for about 6 minutes.
10
Drain.
11
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet.
12
Add the garlic and cook briefly, stirring, without browning.
13
Add the tomatoes, pepper flakes and the reserved clam juice.
14
Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the liquid has been reduced to about 2 cups.
15
Add the drained spaghetti, beans, vodka, if desired, cream and freshly ground pepper.
16
Bring to a simmer.
17
Cook until the spaghetti is al dente, stirring, and add the clams and basil.
18
Toss and cook 1 minute.
19
Serve immediately with peccorino or Parmesan cheese, if desired.

215

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 18 cherrystone clams, shucked, with clam juice reserved, about 2 cups, 1 pound green beans, ½ cups water, Salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Clams and Green Beans falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti With Clams and Green Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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